British Isles
Thursday, 24 November 2022 21:34
Salvation season
From Passion for the Nation: ‘“Lift up your eyes and look at the fields; they are already white for harvest” (John 4:35). We thank You, Father God, for every promise given to us for revival and…
Thursday, 24 November 2022 21:32
Tens of thousands of homes unsafe
After a coroner ruled the death of toddler Awaab Ishak was caused by exposure to mould at his home, housing secretary Michael Gove said that tens of thousands of homes are ‘not in the state they…
Thursday, 24 November 2022 21:29
Scotland: schools shut
Scotland's first national school strike since the 1980s has taken place, with a one-day walkout over pay by teaching staff at primary and secondary schools, and also at many council nurseries. A revised pay offer was…
Thursday, 17 November 2022 21:46
Autumn Statement: tax increases for everyone
After a wild few months in the UK economy, the Government wants to raise more money to cover a big black hole in its accounts. Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor, has said everyone must pay more tax.…
Thursday, 17 November 2022 21:42
Autumn Statement: protecting the poorest
The Chancellor announced targeted payments to help with the cost of living. The national wage will jump from £9.50 to £10.42 an hour from April; help for energy bills will be extended, but less generous. There…
Thursday, 17 November 2022 21:38
Migrants given diphtheria jabs
Migrants at the Manston Airport detention centre are to be vaccinated against diphtheria after dozens of cases were confirmed. Diphtheria is contagious, infecting the nose, throat and sometimes the skin ,and can be fatal. The UK…